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The devastating earthquake that has claimed dozens of lives and destroyed
hundreds of buildings across Christchurch looks increasingly like it might
cost the city its chance of hosting Rugby World Cup matches later this year.

The owners of the city’s AMI Stadium, where England are due to open their
World Cup campaign against Argentina on September 10, have confirmed the
ground suffered structural damage during the disaster, and some reports
claim it could be five months before it is ready to host another rugby
match. The playing surface is of particular concern after it was damaged by
liquefaction, a process